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Labour told growth plan will fail without £50bn investment
The Labour government has no chance of reaching its goal of lifting economic growth to 2.5 per cent without raising annual investment by £50 billion, an independent think tank has claimed. The warning, issued by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), comes as another group of researchersContinue Reading
Euphoria season three: Hunter Schafer questions future of show after Angus Cloud’s death
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Hunter Schafer has expressed concerns that filming the third season of Euphoria will be too emotional following the death of Angus Cloud. TheContinue Reading
A shipwreck is filled with Champagne and nobody can try it
Nearly 100 bottles of 19th-century Champagne and mineral water nestled in a shipwreck off the south of Sweden will remain there – for now. No one will be allowed to fish out the bounty without proper authorisation, officials said on Wednesday. Though the wreck’s location has been known since 2016Continue Reading
Robert Jenrick says people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ on London streets should be arrested immediately
Robert Jenrick has sparked outrage after saying people shouting “Allahu Akbar” on London streets “should be arrested immediately”. “Allahu Akbar” is an Arabic phrase meaning “God is greater” or “God is [the] greatest” which is commonly used in prayer and as a declaration of faith. Asked whether he believes theContinue Reading
Watchdog bans Gemma Collins advert promoting headset to treat depression
The UK advertising watchdog has banned an Instagram post by TV personality Gemma Collins, in which she promoted a headset as a treatment for depression. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that the advert discouraged seeking professional medical advice. In the video, posted in May 2023, Collins wore a FlowContinue Reading
NHS IT firm faces £6m fine over medical records hack
A software provider is facing a potential £6 million fine following a 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services across England. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has provisionally concluded that Advanced Computer Software Group did not implement adequate measures to safeguard the personal data of 82,946 peopleContinue Reading
Man Utd set to announce third signing as Arsenal close in on £25m deal
The summer transfer window will close in just over three weeks, meaning Premier League clubs are running out of time to improve their squads for the new season. The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have already been active in the market but will be hoping to strike moreContinue Reading
Ad giant WPP sells stake in FGS for £610m as cost-cutting drive continues
WPP has agreed to sell its stake in FGS Global for around 775 million US dollars (£610 million), as the advertising giant continues its drive to cut costs and automate its work. Its 50% stake in the communications agency will be sold to investment firm KKR. The deal values FGS,Continue Reading
Piers Morgan calls out Elon Musk for ‘all communities’ comment amid far-right riots
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Piers Morgan has hit out at Elon Musk over his inflamatory remarks about Britain’s ongoing race riots. Violent disorder has spread across theContinue Reading
UK riots: Half of people think Starmer is handling disorder badly – new poll
Half of Britons believe Sir Keir Starmer is handling the riots sweeping the UK badly, a new poll has found. Some 49 per cent of people said they felt the prime minister is dealing with the disorder poorly, while just 31 per cent of those surveyed said he was managingContinue Reading